It’s that season... what wipers are your favorites
#13
I don't have a new F150, but I've had really good luck with PIAA super silicone wipers on several different vehicles. They wipe really clean, are smooth, quiet and seem to last a long time, even in the ice and snow. Plus they leave a silicone coating on the windshield that sheets the water away. Unless it's raining hard I don't even use the wipers at speeds above 45 or so.
#14
Senior Member
Valeo 900 Series Ultimate 900221B
I get them from Amazon and so far have been the best I have tried.
I have had two sets of Bosch Icon, a set of RainX and the OEM versions.
Of all the wipers the Valeo are the quietest and clean the best the longest. Don't get me wrong, the Bosch clean great for awhile but simply do not last.
The current set of Valeo's I have now are almost 2 years old and still do not need replacing. I bought a second set at about 6 months expecting the first set to start fading but the new set is still in my garage in the package as the original set is working so well...still.
I know everyone is always so passionate about the brand they use of anything, I'm not a typical fanboy for anything. I try them all and use what works, regardless of hype or name..
FWIW
I get them from Amazon and so far have been the best I have tried.
I have had two sets of Bosch Icon, a set of RainX and the OEM versions.
Of all the wipers the Valeo are the quietest and clean the best the longest. Don't get me wrong, the Bosch clean great for awhile but simply do not last.
The current set of Valeo's I have now are almost 2 years old and still do not need replacing. I bought a second set at about 6 months expecting the first set to start fading but the new set is still in my garage in the package as the original set is working so well...still.
I know everyone is always so passionate about the brand they use of anything, I'm not a typical fanboy for anything. I try them all and use what works, regardless of hype or name..
FWIW
#15
Senior Member
Last edited by Ricktwuhk; 11-04-2017 at 07:49 AM.
#16
Senior Member
I apply RainX once a year on all windows, and 2-3 times on the front windshield. I might turn my wipers on once every couple years. I do not drive in a lot of snow so I can't comment there, but even heavy mist/fog beads and rides up the window.
This product is way underutilized IMO.
This product is way underutilized IMO.
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RN2013 (01-25-2018)
#17
I've had just about every brand locally available and found on my last car that only Bosch blades would work smoothly and last. But each of the blades I unsuccessfully tried, I transferred to other vehicles that were less picky and they worked just fine. I still have the originals on my 16 and it rains here all the time.
The important thing like anything is maintaining them. Cleaning them off each time you wash your truck goes a long way. Most people don't do this and end up replacing blades more often just because they are heavily contaminated but not degraded. I hit mine with denatured alcohol and a rag once every 6 months or so and keep my windshield treated with rain x or wax and have excellent at visibility for years out of my blades.
The important thing like anything is maintaining them. Cleaning them off each time you wash your truck goes a long way. Most people don't do this and end up replacing blades more often just because they are heavily contaminated but not degraded. I hit mine with denatured alcohol and a rag once every 6 months or so and keep my windshield treated with rain x or wax and have excellent at visibility for years out of my blades.
#18
I used Bosch Icons and Rain X Latitudes on all my vehicles. They perform practically the same and are great. What I don't like is the section where the arm connects to the wipers are "bulky" looking. I'm still on my factory wipers on the 16 with 30K miles. The factory ones are more flushed and since I'm still going strong with 30k and when it's time to change, I might just stick with OEM.